For comparison other organizations don't have an issue with leaving 20 ton rocket stages in orbit, leading to uncontrolled reenetry. :) https://www.popularmech

For comparison other organizations don't have an issue with leaving 20 ton rocket stages in orbit, leading to uncontrolled reenetry. :) https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a32451633/china-long-march-5b-rocket-debris/ https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a32451633/china-long-... That's 20 tons of mostly aluminium - 100+ ton stainless steel Starship would be potentially much more dangerous, so it is good SpaceX cares. :)